Qualifications Explained

Honours Degrees are offered in association with John Moores University, Liverpool; Queen’s University, Belfast and the University of Ulster. There are 2 such Degrees offered on the Bangor Campus – BA Business Management and BSc Social Care.  They are the same as any Degree gained at university.

Foundation Degrees are new, innovative degree level qualifications designed with employers, so they fit perfectly into the world of work.  Integrating academic and work-based learning, Foundation degrees allow students already employed to undertake a programme of study in order to get ahead in their chosen career, whilst continuing to work. Some students may also undertake a Foundation degree when returning to work or changing their career.  Foundation Degrees are also available at South Eastern Regional College on a full time basis.

While bachelors degrees tend to focus on gaining knowledge, Higher National Diplomas are designed to give you the skills to put knowledge to effective use in a particular job.

They provide students with the education, training and confidence they need as a professional to gain success.  There are a number of work related features within these qualifications including projects and enterprise and employability skills.